Law Student Volunteer, Fall 2024

Full-time

No

Application Deadline

Monday, April 15, 2024


Job Title:
- Law Student Volunteer, Fall 2024
- Executive Office for . Trustees (EOUST) Law Interns
- Field Office Law Interns

Hiring Organization:
United States Trustee Program (USTP)

Hiring Office:
Multiple Locations

Job ID:
Law Student Volunteer-Fall-2024

Location:
United States

Application Deadline:
Monday, April 15, 2024

Organization Description:
- Litigating component of the Department of Justice (DOJ)
- Mission to promote integrity and efficiency of the bankruptcy system for all stakeholders
- National program with 21 regions and 89 field offices
- Broad administrative, regulatory, and enforcement authorities in bankruptcy cases
- Ranked in top 30 percent of federal agency subcomponents and seventh out of 18 components within DOJ for Best Places to Work in the Federal Government
- Flexible telework policy including two routine telework days per week
- Committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment

Job Description:
- Law interns for the Executive Office for . Trustees (EOUST) and field offices
- EOUST interns must work in-person at Washington, DC office
- Directly assist Director and Deputy Director for Field Operations
- Conduct legal research, provide data analysis, and conduct fact-finding on bankruptcy-related issues
- Assist in preparation for representing USTP in various capacities
- Field office interns assist attorneys in preparing for bankruptcy court appearances and other tasks related to bankruptcy law
- Opportunities may be available for academic credit
- Minimum hours and number of weeks set by respective offices

Qualifications:
- Second- and third-year law students
- Excellent research and writing skills
- Attention to detail
- Desire to work as part of a small team
- Committed to fairness and integrity in the administration of the bankruptcy system
- Background and interest in bankruptcy, litigation, administrative law, policy, and legislation

Application Process:
- Submit cover letter, resume, current law school transcript, and legal writing sample (10 pages or less) via email
- Indicate preferred location(s) of interest in cover letter
- Positions may be filled prior to final deadline

Salary:
- Uncompensated student volunteer
- Academic credit and transit subsidies may be available

Number of Positions:
Multiple, depending on geographic preference

Travel:
Not required

Relocation Expenses:
Not authorized

Application Deadline:
Monday, April 15, 2024

application process

applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, current law school transcript and legal writing sample (no more than 10 pages) via email to ustp. application process

applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, current law school transcript and legal writing sample (no more than 10 pages) via email to . applicants must indicate their preferred location(s) of interest in the cover letter

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